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Scrum Master as a part of Developer

Last post 10:09 am June 16, 2016 by David Crecente
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Peter Langmann
02:14 pm June 15, 2016

Hello,

for the PSM test: it's possible, when the Scrum Master is a part of Developer?

Thank you

Ian Mitchell
05:34 pm June 15, 2016

From your reading of the Scrum Guide, is there any rule that would make it *impossible* for the Scrum Master to be a member of the Development Team?

Peter Langmann
07:08 pm June 15, 2016

No. But in my view the Guid the definitions not clear. Thank you!

David Crecente
10:09 am June 16, 2016

Hi,
I think that the Scrum Master and even the Product Owner could be part of the Develpment Team.

The guide say:


The Product Owner and Scrum Master roles are not included in this count unless they are also executing the work of the Sprint Backlog



And the Sprint Backlog belongs to the Development Team.

Obviously, I think is not a good idea to have the Scrum Master in the Develpment Team and even worse to have the Product Owner.

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